Official figures provided in response to a parliamentary question by Social Democrats TD, Aidan Farrelly, show that 10,232 unemployed individuals had their social welfare payments reduced in 2024, compared to 5,235 the previous year.

Official figures show the Government received over €35 million extra in revenue each year as a result of higher overall charges

A TD has called for "enhanced communication" between An Garda Síochána and candidates who are waiting over a year on their vetting after completing the application process

The new maternity hospital will ­relocate facilities from its cramped and outdated building in Holles Street in Dublin city to the St Vincent’s ­Hospital campus in Dublin 4